Make Plastic at Home

Materials

• 1 cup milk

• White vinegar

• Paper towels

• Food coloring (optional)

• Strainer (we like this set)

• Cookie cutters (we like this set)

Directions

1. Heat the milk in a microwave for 1-2 minutes

2. Add vinegar into the milk until you see mostly curd in the mixture. Start with with 4 tbsps for every 1 cup of milk

3. Line your strainer with a paper towel

4. Strain your milk/vinegar mixture, squeezing as much liquid as possible out

5. Transfer the curds onto a fresh paper towel

6. Add food coloring if using

7. Shape curds into cookie cutters

8. Let dry 2-3 days, enjoy!

adapted from Rookie Parenting